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February is American Heart Month. This month, we discuss the link between a healthy heart and treating sleep apnea.

For many people, breathing easily is something they take for granted — until it becomes difficult. In our busy modern lives, symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath are often dismissed as minor annoyances, especially if they come and go.

Sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. This most common type is obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when the muscles in your throat relax too much, blocking the airway.

Lung cancer is one of the most common—and deadliest—forms of cancer worldwide. In the United States alone, it claims more lives each year than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined.

Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States—and many more worldwide. While it’s not as well-known as asthma or COPD, bronchiectasis can have a serious impact on your daily life.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) are terms that often appear together, but they refer to different stages of the disease.

When you’re coughing, congested, and simply unable to take a deep, fulfilling breath, getting to the bottom of these symptoms becomes a top priority. Here’s how to determine if you have bronchitis or pneumonia, and what to do next.

If you have chronic insomnia, you know what it’s like to feel perennially drained, sluggish, and irritable. But insufficient sleep can also harm your health. Learn how we can help you overcome insomnia and reclaim optimal health.

A guide to Respiratory Health

You’ve been prescribed a CPAP machine. Chances are, you’re wondering how, exactly, you’re supposed to sleep with it on. Here’s our best advice for getting comfortable using your machine.

Have you been diagnosed with interstitial lung disease? If so, you may be feeling confused and worried. In this post, we discuss the diagnosis, the causes, and the treatments that are available.

An asthma attack can be a frightening experience. Preventing attacks when possible is better than relying on rescue inhalers. Here are a few tips that may help you avoid your next attack.

If you’re a smoker or former smoker, or if you’ve been exposed consistently to second-hand smoke, you may be concerned about your risk of developing lung cancer. Here are the symptoms you should watch out for.

Does a good night’s sleep feel like a luxury? Healthy sleep — and enough of it — is a cornerstone of good overall health. Here’s what you need to know.

COPD is a complex diagnosis. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with COPD, or told you’re at risk of developing it, you probably have some questions. Here’s what you need to know.

Experts believe that 7-10% of Americans may have restless leg syndrome (RLS). RLS can cause exhaustion during the day and can affect your moods, and is linked to numerous serious health conditions. Here’s what we know about the causes of RLS.

It’s difficult to know what recovery from COVID-19 looks like. So it’s best to do everything possible to reduce your risk of getting COVID-19 and to work closely with your health care team if you do get it.

Do you find yourself coughing day after day—long after a cold should have passed? Does your cough disrupt your sleep, conversations, or daily routine?

Maybe you notice it when you climb the stairs. Maybe it shows up during cold weather, seasonal changes, or after a lingering cough that never quite goes away.

Breathing freely is something most people don’t think about — until congestion, coughing, or chest tightness make every breath a struggle. During the winter months, lung infections become especially common, often leading to weeks of discomfort and fatigue.

Influenza (the flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It spreads mainly through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and can also be picked up from contaminated surfaces.

November is COPD Awareness Month

This month, we take a look at what the heart does for the lungs and how to keep both healthy.